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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.13 and 20.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.13 and 20.25 is: 40.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.13 : 20.25 = 20.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.13/20.25 = 20.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.13x = 20.25 × 20.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.13x = 410.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410.06/10.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.50

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